February 1: What Happened on This Day in History

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February 1st marks the 32nd day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 333 days (334 in case of leap years) remaining until the end of the year.

Discover what happened on February 1st in history, famous birthdays on February 1st, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to February 1.

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What happened on February 1?

Here's what happened on February 1st in history:


  • 2008: In Baghdad, Iraq, two coordinated suicide bombers launched a devastating attack on a central market, killing 72 civilians and wounding an additional 149 people, highlighting the ongoing violence during the Iraq War.
  • 2006: Dick Brooks, an American auto racer who was born in 1942, passed away.
  • 1994: Russian athlete Irina Privalova sets a remarkable world record in the 50-meter indoor sprint, completing the distance in an incredible 6.03 seconds, showcasing exceptional speed and athletic prowess.
  • 1990: Nintendo officially launched Super Mario Bros. 3 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in the United States, marking a significant milestone in video game history. The game, developed by Nintendo's legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, introduced innovative gameplay mechanics and became one of the best-selling video games of its era, further solidifying Mario's status as a global pop culture icon.
  • 1987: The American Football Conference (AFC) defeats the National Football Conference (NFC) in the annual Pro Bowl with a score of 10-6, showcasing top NFL talent in a post-season exhibition game.
  • 1985: Dean Shiels, a professional football player from Northern Ireland, was noted in the records on this date, representing the sporting talent from the region.
  • 1983: The Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test at a remote testing site, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era. This test was part of the ongoing nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States, demonstrating the Soviet Union's technological and military capabilities.
  • 1978: Harriet Tubman becomes the first Black woman to be featured on a United States postage stamp, recognizing her significant contributions to the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement during the 19th century.
  • 1977: A severe winter storm struck New England, causing catastrophic conditions that resulted in 100 fatalities. The blizzard brought extreme cold temperatures, heavy snowfall, and dangerous wind conditions that overwhelmed local infrastructure and rescue capabilities.
  • 1975: 'Men on the Moon' closed at the Little Theater in New York City after a brief run of just 5 performances.
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What famous birthdays are on February 1?

On February 1st there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Clark Gable
    Clark Gable (1901)

    Clark Gable was an acclaimed American film actor, widely regarded as one of the most iconic male movie stars of classic Hollywood.[Bio]

  • Ronda Rousey
    Ronda Rousey (1987)

    Ronda Rousey is an American professional wrestler, former mixed martial artist and judoka, widely known for her achievements in the UFC and...[Bio]

  • Michael C. Hall
    Michael C. Hall (1971)

    Michael C. Hall is a renowned American actor famous for his critically acclaimed roles in 'Six Feet Under' and 'Dexter', two groundbreaking...

  • Rick James
    Rick James (1948)

    Legendary funk and R&B singer known for hits like 'Super Freak' and his influential role in 1980s music.

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley (1938)

    Sherman Hemsley was a prominent African American actor famous for his iconic role as George Jefferson in the groundbreaking sitcoms 'All in...

  • Terry Jones
    Terry Jones (1942)

    Terry Jones was a Welsh comedian, writer, actor, and film director, best known as a founding member of the groundbreaking comedy group Monty...[Bio]

  • Big Boi
    Big Boi (1975)

    American rapper and musician, member of the influential hip-hop duo Outkast, known for groundbreaking albums like 'Stankonia' and hit...

  • Brandon Lee
    Brandon Lee (1965)

    Brandon Lee was an American actor and martial artist, son of Bruce Lee, tragically killed during the filming of 'The Crow' in 1993 due to an...

  • Peter Sallis
    Peter Sallis (1921)

    British actor best known for his role in the Wallace and Gromit animated series and the TV show Last of the Summer Wine.

  • More celebrities born on February 1

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Who died on February 1?

On February 1st the following celebrities died:


  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell (2014)

    Maximilian Schell was an acclaimed Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1961 for his...

  • Heather O'Rourke
    Heather O'Rourke (1988)

    Famous child actress best known for her role in the Poltergeist film series, who tragically died at a young age of 12 due to medical...

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef (2002)

    Renowned German actress who appeared in 56 films by 1978, including the notable film 'Fedora'.

  • John Vernon
    John Vernon (2005)

    Canadian actor known for memorable roles in classic films like 'Animal House', 'Dirty Harry', and 'Chained Heat'.

  • Hedda Hopper
    Hedda Hopper (1966)

    American journalist and hollywood gossip columnist.

  • Richard Wattis
    Richard Wattis (1975)

    Actor (dick & duchess of liberace), dies aged 62.

  • Werner Heisenberg
    Werner Heisenberg (1976)

    Werner Heisenberg was a renowned German physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics,...

  • George Stokes
    George Stokes (1903)

    Developed the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Rick Husband
    Rick Husband (2003)

    NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle Columbia commander who tragically died during the spacecraft's catastrophic reentry on February 2, 2003.

  • Herb Caen
    Herb Caen (1997)

    Legendary San Francisco Chronicle columnist who chronicled the city's culture, politics, and social life for over five decades, becoming an...

  • More famous people died on February 1

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What day of the year is February 1?


February 1st marks the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

There are 333 days remaining until the end of the year (or 334 days in case of leap years).

February 1st is the 1st day of the month of February.

What day of the week is February 1?

On February 1st, 2025 the day of the week is Saturday.

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What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 1?